Senior Project Architect — Lead Educational Projects

Smith Harvey Associates; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Harvey Associates in Massachusetts is seeking a senior Project Architect to lead complex K–12 and educational building projects from programming through construction and completion.

You will own projects, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, guide internal teams, and maintain strong client relationships while resolving technical challenges on site.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architectural experience with substantial responsibility for leading complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from programming through construction and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Proven leadership, consultant coordination, and client relationship management skills.
• K–12, public school, or educational building experience strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts architectural registration preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from conception through completion, including budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and guide internal teams.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Resolve technical and construction challenges as a senior leader on the project.
• Oversee construction administration activities and project closeout.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and maintain quality control across deliverables.

Skills

Project leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Construction administration

K–12 education experience

Education

Massachusetts architectural registration

Job description

Smith Harvey Associates in Massachusetts is seeking a senior Project Architect to lead complex K–12 and educational building projects from programming through construction and completion.

You will own projects, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, guide internal teams, and maintain strong client relationships while resolving technical challenges on site.